Job Description Cont. Position Overview: The University of Kansas and Lawrence, Kansas The University of Kansas is a leading research university in the United States with a strong tradition of academic excellence. Since 1909, the University of Kansas has been a member of the Association of American Universities, the premier consortium of research institutions in North America.
The University of Kansas School of Business offers undergraduate, master's (full-time and online) and doctoral programs. In recent years, the School has experienced remarkable growth with enrollment approaching 4,000 undergraduate students. The School offers international business degree programs and has made significant investments in study abroad programming. Growing the internationalization of our student body features prominently in KU's strategy, Jayhawks Rising. Management faculty routinely publish in top journals in strategy, international business, and management, serve as editors and on editorial boards, and supervise a robust doctoral program.
The School of Business sits on KU's main campus in Lawrence and resides in Capitol Federal Hall, a modern $70.5 million instructional space with advanced technology classrooms, faculty/staff offices, and student resources. Lawrence is located 35 miles west of Kansas City atop Mount Oread in the Kansas River valley. It has a population of about 100,000, with a large student population and a small-town, friendly atmosphere featuring major-city lifestyle amenities. Lawrence boasts a nationally recognized live-music scene and a historic downtown full of small businesses, art galleries, microbreweries, bars, restaurants and more. Museums in town and on campus offer exhibits of classic and contemporary art, natural history and anthropology.
Residents take advantage of the many walking and bike trails along the Kansas River and around the town's perimeter. Clinton State Park and Reservoir is just outside of town, with over 1,400 acres of public land and water. The gently rolling Flint Hills and the numerous historic sites and state parks of north-eastern Kansas are only a short drive away.
Kansas City, Kansas, home to the University of Kansas Medical Center, is a 40-minute drive from Lawrence. The Kansas City metropolitan area has a population of two million and offers many fine restaurants, superb shopping and an extensive choice of professional, cultural and sporting events. The Kansas City International Airport (MCI) with a newly opened terminal, offers flights to all major U.S. cities and is less than an hour drive from Lawrence.
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the effective date of the appointment. Any employment with the University of Kansas is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check.
Duties: 40% Research Conduct and publish research on strategic management and/or international business in leading academic journals.
40% Teaching Teach required and elective undergraduate or graduate level courses in strategic management and international business. Courses may be taught at the Lawrence campus and/or online. The Area Director determines teaching assignments to best meet the needs of the School of Business.
20% Service Engage in Area, School, University, and professional service activities.
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Contact Information to Applicants Daniel Jimenez, (regarding application process)
Jill Ellingson, (regarding position information)
Required Qualifications - A Ph.D. in Strategic Management, International Business, International Management or related field (must be earned by August 18, 2026).
- Demonstrated (or evidence of high potential for) scholarship excellence as shown through publications in leading management journals or leading academic journals in related fields, and promising research projects and papers targeted to leading journals.
- Demonstrated (or evidence of high potential for) teaching excellence in both strategic management and international business or related fields.
- Candidates at the Associate Professor level must meet the requirements for Promotion and Tenure at that level for the School of Business at the University of Kansas.
Position Overview The Management and Entrepreneurship Area of the School of Business at the University of Kansas invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Strategic Management and International Business with a start date of August 18, 2026.
This position will interact with students, faculty, and the broader business and international community through research, teaching, and service. We encourage individuals who desire to make an impactful and sustained contribution to research and teaching in strategic management and international business or related fields to apply, and join a vibrant research community with Vince Barker, Chang Hoon Oh, Jun Ho Lee, Todd Hall, Lindsey Yonish, Clint Chadwick, Brian Anderson, Beth Embry, Judy Rady, Kaushik Gala, Pat Downes, Nate Meikle, Patty Dahm, Niki den Nieuwenboer, and Jill Ellingson (Search Committee Chair and Area Director).
KU's excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our faculty, staff, students, and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU, we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each other's success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen, heard and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging, we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things.
Additional Candidate Instruction To be considered, candidates must submit an online application. (1) letter of application describing interest in KU, experience and distinctive accomplishments, (2) record of productivity in teaching and research as described in CV, (3) research statement and supplemental materials (e.g., 1-2 publications or works in progress), (4) teaching statement and supplemental materials (e.g., teaching portfolio, sample syllabi, teaching evaluations), and (5) names of three professional references. Actual letters of reference will be required later in the hiring process.
Review of applications will begin Aug. 18, 2025 and continue until a pool of qualified applicants is collected.
